identification

Newbie, Good Evening,I understand that it is possible to identify from the VIN exactly when a car was built,ie even to the week and month,could anyone kindly tell me when mine was built "WDC 203046 2R 078890" it would be of great help to me, John

Can anyone tell me what these are on top of my Lucas pump? And if so can I get a service kit to stop them from leaking?

I'm looking at a couple of W211 E classes in the next few days, both ads state they have 6 disc CD changers but the stereos look different. Could anyone identify these and let me know what features are included and how easy an upgrade to COMAND might be? The first is this one: ...and...

Hi, Had a problem with an aftermarket radio cutting out over bumps. Managed to get some keys to pop the unit from the dash, and most of the wires were just pushed into the multi plugs and held in place by tape which had fallen off causing the wires to drop out when the radio was removed. I've...

Similar question to my "What Wheelz" question (http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/wheels-tyres/84762-what-wheels.html). But is this a steering wheel from a MB model other than my 230CE that it's currently in? Or is it just an aftermarket jobby? The badge at the bottom says "Aosa" or "Bosa" if you...

Hi everyone, I have a late 2003 (21/10/2003) delivery date from the VIN W211 E-class (E320CDi) Now as many will be aware after 30/09/2003 the Valeo radiator problem was resolved by Valeo upggrading the radiators. As My "delivery" date is very close to the changeover date, there is an equally...

In the CLK I have just bought there is this phone cradle in the centre box Can anyone help identify which phone it is for? The Part No is 203 820 06 51 Can I use a bluetooth cradle instead? and if so which one. Thanks Max

Hi Guys, How do I know what sound system I have in the car. Apart from the CD player and CD changer I can not see anything else and not sure what I should be looking at!????? My Car is late 2002 CLK320 New Shape. This is the problem buying secondhand cars not sure what is included and what...

I appear to be making full use of all the helpful people on here, so apologies for that, but you know how it is when you have a dream car arriving imminently ! Can anyone i.d the following codes for my CL ? Q27 - Wedgie as you drove option ! 35N - Made in Germany 427 - 7 speed auto 197 -...

Hi, I have just found this group and have been amazed at the wealth of knowledge here. I am contemplating installing the comand sat nav to my e-class. First I want to identify the antenna on the roof. Most e-classes do not have this aerial and it looks to be made by Allgon and is definitely a...

I have been trying to find out which mobile phone will fit the Siemens cradle. :confused: Please take a look at the picture and let me know any phones I should try. :rolleyes: Thanks. C-200 T Kompressor -02

Hi, Since getting my car in February I have been trying to find out which mobile phone will fit the cradle. The previous owner never used it and could not remember, my local dealer was addamant a Nokia 6310 would fit (no luck there) and the guy from carphonewarehouse who came out to have a look...

Happy newyear everyone! Something has been bugging me and my fellow Scandinavians. Have anyone here ever heard of a Mercedes Converter by the name of FA Boschert? Apparently he´s buildning weird Merc models, like this one: Used car add i mobile.de

I'm after an OEM phone console, but obviously I need to know my trim colour before ordering. Is there a quick way of telling from the ID plate under the bonnet? Its a brilliant silver E240 Avantgarde with the black "flowery" cloth trim, if that helps. Thanks in advance, Greg

This has been bugging me for a while. Can someone please enlighten me as to what the electronic box that sits next to the car jack is? Below is a photo... Also, anyone know what the relay and extra fuses in the fusebox next to the battery control/protect? I would have thought it would...